Gettin used to Jazz picks.

[coachc55]

I've been playing around with Jazz III picks as of lately. I've been playing Dunlop Ultex Sharp .73's for a long time. But I'm starting to get used to the feel and control of the Jazz III mainly the Max Grip type. The problem I've been having of course is the size but I'm starting to think it is something I'll get used to. There seems a firmness of control as well as tone that seems to be selling me.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Gettin used to Jazz picks.

You'll get used to it...I used Tortex .73 or Fender Heavies for over a decade and was able to change...in fact when I go to a "full size" pick now it feels like I'm trying to play with a pie plate!

It's worth it too IMHO...I like the way they feel, sound and they last LOTS longer than the Totrex or Fender stuff.

 

[CTN]

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just gotta grip it with the tips of your fingers instead of a whole section of finger. Takes a little getting used to, but once you do, the precision and accuracy you get from jazz picks is totally unparalleled

 

[jazzems5150]

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I love my Max Grip Jazz IIIs, my playing has become a lot cleaner since I moved over to them from Dunlop Tortex picks. The Jazz picks have slowly made it impossible to go back to regular sized picks though, but I'm glad I made the switch.

 

[Mont97]

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I went through at lot of different picks before sticking to the Jazz III shape. One thing I noticed about my technique with the old picks was that I was holding them very close to the tip, almost like a Jazz III, but with a lot of extra material hanging out behind my thumb and finger, so for me, the transition wasn't too hard, but as everyone else is saying, the accurancy and definitions is incredible, and my playing has improved at a much faster rate since switching over

 

[Rockstar216]

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You know they make regular size Jazz III

 

[coachc55]

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I'm thinking I will see, but I'm getting to think I can get used to the size.

 

[Matt42]

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I can hardly play with a regular sized pick anymore, I feel like I can't control.

 

[Ball&Chain]

Re: Gettin used to Jazz picks.

I've been playing around with Jazz III picks as of lately. I've been playing Dunlop Ultex Sharp .73's for a long time. But I'm starting to get used to the feel and control of the Jazz III mainly the Max Grip type. The problem I've been having of course is the size but I'm starting to think it is something I'll get used to. There seems a firmness of control as well as tone that seems to be selling me.

You could go with a JazzIII XL or a Planet Waves Black Ice, if you want the same shape in a larger pick.

 

[wolf5150]

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I've recently switched to the ultex jazz 3 after playing the red xl jazz. Taken me a month to get used to them but well worth it. Much smoother tone.

 

[BloodRose]

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when I first switched to them, I was hitting the strings too hard cuz the picks are so firm and pointed. But after a few days I got used to them and my plcking has improved

 

[9unslin9er]

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I have never broken a string since I started using Jazz IIIs

 

[tubecrunch]

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Paul Gilbert picks. Same tip shape. Easier to grip.

 

[TheLivingDead]

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Totally. After using III's for years 'normal' picks feel like boat oars.

 

[Rockstar216]

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I've recently switched to the ultex jazz 3 after playing the red xl jazz. Taken me a month to get used to them but well worth it. Much smoother tone.

Ive been thinking bout trying the Ultex Jazz III. Ive been using the Ultex ultra sharp .73 for a lil while now. I like the brightness and attack it gives but at times I find myself missing the smoothness of the Jazz III. How do the Ultex Jazz III compare? I might buy the some thicker Ultex sharps or the Ultex Jazz IIIs or the Carbon fiber Jazz III

 

[jrbowen81]

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I switched to Jazz IIIs over a decade ago. Never went back. Now, I like to say that playing with a regular pick is like running in clown shoes! Haha

 

[SrDeMaFp]

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Ive been thinking bout trying the Ultex Jazz III. Ive been using the Ultex ultra sharp .73 for a lil while now. I like the brightness and attack it gives but at times I find myself missing the smoothness of the Jazz III. How do the Ultex Jazz III compare? I might buy the some thicker Ultex sharps or the Ultex Jazz IIIs or the Carbon fiber Jazz III

The ultex Jazz III's are a bit "smoother" feeling and seem to almost have a bit of give while the carbon fiber has no give whatsoever (then again the Jazz III's don't have much, if any. It feels like they do compared to the CF Jazz III's though, oddly enough) and the CF is a bit "clickier" in tone. They seem to "snap" off the strings whereas the ultex seem too almost "glide" off. It really is a feel thing. Spend a few bucks and give 'em a shot. See what you like. It's tough to describe with all the stupid "buzz" words that go around.

 

[coachc55]

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I just got through playing a short recital/gig playing Santana's "Samba Pa Ti." I used a Max Grip Jazz III. It's the best I've played live in a long time. Great control with the pick, speed and tone. I'm definitely going to buy a lot more. Thanks.